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Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Longhorns, 65-21

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
DORCHESTER — Twin River has been playing the best basketball of their season over the last couple of weeks.The Titans, winners of 6 of the last 7 games, picked up a convincing road win on Friday, topping Dorchester 65-21 to improve to 10-10 on the year.
Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

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Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton and Twin River wrapped the regular season on Saturday at the Crusader Invitational at Grand Island Central Catholic.Fullerton finished seventh overall with 61 points. Twin River finished 14th. Scotus Central Catholic took home the team title, finishing with 213 points.
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Titans win duals, compete at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By Rick HoltzNCJ Co-Owner ARAPAHOE — Twin River hit the road and competed on Saturday in the Darrell Barnes Wrestling Invite at Arapahoe High School.Twin River finished 9th overall with 69.5 points. North Platte St. Patrick’s edged Southern Valley for the team title, 126.5 points. to 119 points.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 29, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor. Cade KunkelCade Kunkel was the 106-pound champion at the Madison Invite.
Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop CRC nail-biter to No. 7 Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
YORK — One more possession could have changed everything.Class D-2 No. 7 Dorchester scored the go-ahead basket with 8.3 seconds remaining in the Crossroads Conference semifinal against Twin River at York University to advance with a 45-44 win.
Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to No. 4 Mustangs in quarterfinal

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
YORK — Twin River’s Paydon Rinkol drew the short straw on Monday.The Titan senior was tasked with providing defensive help on McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound big man, Mapieu Kouchinin.
LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans see loss as measuring stick

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — Not many teams are going to outwork Twin River.The Titans like to run on offense and pressure you on defense. On Thursday, they ran into a team that could run with them.“This was a good test for us,” Twin River coach Matthew Quick said. “We have to build off this.
Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars red hot against Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — It was a tough day at the office for the Titans.Twin River dropped their third game in a row on Thursday, falling to Cross County 62-43. The Cougars exploded for 23 first quarter points to take control of the contest early.Cross County shot a blistering 51 percent from the field.
Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

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Titan wrestlers finish 10th at Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
STROMSBURG — Twin River traveled to Stromsburg on Saturday for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. The Titans finished 10th overall with 56.5 points. Crofton/Bloomfield took home the team title with 176.5 points, edging David City by just 6 points.Zach Held (120 pounds) finished second.
Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans learn CRC Tournament paths

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 17, 2025
YORK — The Titans have learned their pairings for their first conference basketball tournament since joining the Crossroads Conference this year.The Twin River girls’ team is the No. 7 seed, and they will take on No. 10 Meridian on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at York University.